Infinix Hot 8 specs, features, review, price
Have you already seen the Infinix Hot 8? The Hong Kong-based smartphone manufacturer has delivered another exceptional device. What specs make it different from other gadgets in its price range?
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The Infinix Hot 8 was launched by Infinix Mobile on September 4, 2019. At present, its price is about 7,000 IHR (N35,331). It is a feature-packed device that is worth this price.
Infinix Hot 8 overview
The gadget is very competitive in the market. It has its cons and pros which are detailed below;
The good
- It has a large screen.
- It is the only smartphone under 7,000 IHR (N35,331) to come with triple rear cameras.
- It comes with an amazing 5,000mAh battery (which is not typical of gadgets in this price ranget=).
- The phone has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM (having such specs at the given price is a pleasurable bonus for any user).
The bad
- It does not support fast charging
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Infinix Hot 8 specs
Here are the Infinix Hot 8 all details that every potential buyer or phone enthusiast should know;
- Release date: September 4, 2019
- Screen size: 6.52-inches
- Screen type: IPS LCD
- Screen resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels
- Weight: 179 grams
- OS: Android 9.0 (Pie), XOS 5.0
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6762 Helio P22 (12nm)
- Main camera: 13MP + 12MP + QVGA
- Selfie camera: 8MP
- Processor: Octa-core (2.0 GHz, Cortex-A53), Octa-core (1.8 GHz, Cortex-A53)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Storage: 64 GB with a possibility of an expansion via a microSD card up to 256 GB
- 4G LTE: Yes
- Colours: Quetzal Cyan, Cosmic Purple, Shark Grey, Midnight Black
- Infinix Hot 8 price: 7,000 INR (N35,331)
- Bonus features: Fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, compass/magnetometer, face unlock & ambient light sensor
Hardware
What about its hardware?
Design
The phone has a sleek design. It is easy to operate with one hand. Its weight is 179 grams. The width of the handset is 76.3 mm. It comes in a length of 165 mm. Its thickness is 8.7 mm. Infinix Hot 8 all colours are Midnight Black, Shark Grey, Quetzal Cyan, and Cosmic Purple.
Display
The handset comes with a 6.52-inch HD + display that houses a mini-drop notch. It has a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a screen-to-body ratio of 90.3%, and an aspect ratio of 20:9.
Processor, storage & performance
A 12nm Helio P22 2.0 GHz Octa-core processor ensures the smooth and high-speed performance of the phone. The MediaTek MT6762 Helio P22 chipset controls data flow to/from the processor. Users can enjoy 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of inbuilt storage. Upon their wish, the user can expand it up to 256 GB via a microSD card.
Infinix Hot 8 battery life
The Infinix Hot 8 comes with a 5,000mAh battery. It is suitable for launching power-consuming applications, shooting pictures, downloading videos, and playing games.
Speaker & call quality
The smartphone features Dirac Stereo Widening technology. It is in charge of the frequency and transient optimization, enhancing the bass fidelity and sound clarity. It also features a 3.5 mm jack to plug in headphones and headsets. The quality of both call and audio files is clear.
Software
Have a look at the software of the handset to see what specs to expect;
OS & features
The Infinix Hot 8 runs on XOS 5.0, based on the Android Pie 9.0 operating system. Infinix Hot 8 Android version is, unfortunately, not the latest in the market. Android 10, the latest version, was released months ago. It is a dual SIM device. It accepts Nano-SIM cards.
The connectivity options of the device include:
- 4G LTE
- WCDMA
- GSM
- 3G/4G
- EDGE
- GPRS
- Wi-Fi
- GPRS
- Bluetooth
- NFC
- EDGE
- GPS
The developers also paid great attention to the safety of private data. They provided the gadget with a face unlock feature and the rear fingerprint sensor that unlocks the device in 0.3 seconds.
Camera, video, and image quality
The smartphone features a triple rear camera setup, and an 8 MP front camera (f/2.0 aperture) with a dedicated LED flash.
The rear camera module consists of:
- A 13 MP primary lens (f1.8 aperture)
- A 2MP depth sensor
- A low light sensor
The phone takes incredible pictures of landscapes and selfies.
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Thanks to the availability of AI HDR, the photos have more natural and precise details.
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You can also use the Customizable Bokeh feature to control the amount of blur of your photos and the AI Beauty mode to ensure that your selfies are beautiful.
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The gadget supports the following video formats:
- H.264
- H.263
- MPEG-4
Infinix Hot 8 review
What do people think of the Infinix Hot 8 features? Here is what users say about the phone;
- misbah: very good phone
- Wex: i have used it for a month now..it's just the best.
- Anonymous: I have hot 8 and it's camera is superb and previously I used Samsung note 5 but the camera of hot 8 is better
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Competitor
- Redmi 8A: This handset is the biggest competitor of the Infinix Hot 8. The Redmi device comes with an 18W fast charger, the same battery capacity, and a Type-C port.
Verdict
The handset packs a range of terrific features you will not find on most devices at this price. It comes with a powerful processor, large storage capacity, elegant design, a triple camera, and long battery life.
If you are looking for an excellent value for money, then, the Infinix Hot 8 is the right choice! It is a feature-packed device that you will love.
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